The BBC features regular books including modern classics, new works by leading writers and literature from around the world.
The Book at Bedtime , on the BBC (British Broadcast Corporation), features an abridged version of a bestseller, fiction or non fiction book. This book is played over 5 nightly episodes, however can be listened to via the Listen Again function for 7 days after the program was recorded via the Internet. Anyone with Internet access can listen to the program regardless of where they are in the world.
This week's book is Breath by Tim Winton, abridged by Sally Marmion and read by Richard Roxburgh.
The BBC website describes the book as follows:
"On the western fringe of Australia, a tragedy sparks memories for middle-aged paramedic Bruce Pike. As he witnesses a mother facing her son’s unthinkable death, he recalls his own youth, when he too took risks that could have been fatal and went far beyond the bounds of any reasonable behaviour."
For more information on the latest book and the Listen Again feature, take a look at the Book at Bedtime page of the BBC website.
